Festival of Unleavened Bread

The Festival of Unleavened Bread most likely has its roots in an agricultural ritual, which was later merged with the Passover celebrations. The festival lasted for seven days and began on the 15th day of the first month.

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Exodus 12.15 Leviticus 23.5 - Leviticus 23.6 Matthew 26.17 Mark 14.1 Acts 20.6 Luke 22.1 Acts 12.3

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